Changes to the Structure of Government (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards

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Changes to the Structure of Government
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Fundamental nature of Tudor monarchy

Personal - dependent on monarch's preferences

Groom of the stool role

Most important privy chamber official; in charge of royal toilet

When Privy Council emerged

By 1537, organically in response to 1536 crisis

'Live of their own' meaning

Monarch should be financially independent

The Subsidy (1513)

New parliamentary tax based on individual's wealth assessment

Amicable Grant (1525) outcome

Forced loan caused rebellion; Wolsey forced to withdraw it

Court of Wards & Liveries unique feature

Only financial court to last beyond Tudor period

Franchises (abolished 1536)

Regions where local lord had complete control over law courts

'King-in-parliament' concept

Monarch & parliament together had supreme authority in England

Parliament's role from 1530s onwards

Increased frequency & confidence; used for religious changes

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